Program Overview

Level 3 Canine First Aid (iPet Network)

Overview

Learn to administer emergency treatment to dogs. Our one-day course at ARU Writtle covers injury, wound-dressing, allergic reactions and stings, poisoning, choking, seizures, CPR and more.

Full Description

This Level 3 Award is perfect for owners and professionals alike who want to be prepared if a pet needs emergency treatment. It's a recognised, Ofqual regulated qualification offering a blend of theoretical and practical learning.

You'll be assessed through the completion of a workbook, and demonstrating practical skills eg, CPR and bandaging. All elements should be passed in order to achieve the qualification.

Your tutor is Kate Middleton BSc MSc PGCE. Kate has a degree in Animal Science and a Masters in Animal Behaviour. She started her own dog-walking and pet-sitting business in 2014, and also works part-time as a teacher in canine-related studies. She holds a Level 4 in Canine Emergency First Aid, and is currently studying for an Advanced Level 5 Diploma in Canine Behaviour Management.

Free parking is available on campus in Writtle: we'll issue a permit to you and ask that it's clearly displayed in your vehicle. Tea and coffee-making facilities are available; please bring a packed lunch and any other refreshments.

If you're looking for a beginner's or refresher course, please see our one-day Canine First Aid course.

Who Should Attend?

This course is open to pet owners and professionals who work with dogs. There are no formal entry requirements.

Dates

• Saturday 26 April 2025

Where You'll Study

Your Faculty

The Faculty of Science & Engineering is one of the largest of the four faculties at ARU. Whether you choose to study with us full-time or part-time, on campus or at a distance, there’s an option whatever your level – from a foundation degree, BSc, MSc, PhD or professional doctorate.

Whichever course you pick, you’ll gain the theory and practical skills needed to progress with confidence. Join us and you could find yourself learning in the very latest laboratories or on field trips or work placements with well-known and respected companies. You may even have the opportunity to study abroad.

Everything we do in the faculty has a singular purpose: to provide a world-class environment to create, share and advance knowledge in science, technology and engineering fields. This is key to all of our futures.

Where Can I Study?

Writtle Campus

Our picturesque 150-hectare campus is situated in the heart of the Essex countryside.

Fees & Funding

Course Fees

Standard Booking

£220

Entry Requirements

Before you attend the one-day course at ARU in Writtle, you're required to undertake approximately three hours of home study. This involves reading the qualification overview, handbook and workbook which we'll email to you with course joining instructions.

You must be over 16 to join this course.

Additionally, you must consent to photographic evidence being submitted; we'll send more information with the course joining instructions.